SolitAir, the UAE-based B2B airport-to-airport express cargo airline, announced that it has been granted Third Country Operator (TCO) certification by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA). The certification authorises SolitAir to operate flights in and out of UK airspace, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the carrier’s international expansion. Established in the years following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK TCO framework is the mechanism by which British authorities … [Read more...] about SolitAir secures regulatory access to British airspace
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Etihad Cargo expands Paris capacity with second weekly freighter service to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded operations in France with the introduction of a second weekly freighter service to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The additional service strengthens trade links between France and key global markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, while increasing capacity and flexibility for customers moving specialised and high-value cargo. The introduction of a second weekly freighter service to Paris comes in … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo expands Paris capacity with second weekly freighter service to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cathay Group expects first-half profit to nearly double as passenger and cargo demand remains strong
Continuing to see year- on- year growth in passenger numbers and cargo volumes The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for June 2026 and an update on its first-half 2026 financial performance. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “The Cathay Group continued our growth momentum in June, although jet fuel prices remained elevated. Cathay Pacific and HK Express carried a combined total of more than 3.1 million passengers, while Cathay Cargo carried around 145,000 … [Read more...] about Cathay Group expects first-half profit to nearly double as passenger and cargo demand remains strong
American Airlines Cargo establishes pharma corridor connecting Europe and the U.S.
American Airlines Cargo has established a dedicated pharma corridor connecting key European life sciences hubs in Amsterdam (AMS) and Brussels (BRU) with major U.S. destinations via London Heathrow (LHR). The corridor is designed to support the growing demands of pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chains, delivering a fully integrated, temperature-controlled logistics solution across both ground and air networks. Built in alignment with IATA CEIV Pharma and GDP standards, the corridor … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo establishes pharma corridor connecting Europe and the U.S.
Turkish Cargo selects Lödige Industries for SMARTIST 2.0 automation
Turkish Cargo is taking the next major step in expanding SMARTIST, its cutting-edge cargo hub at Istanbul Airport. With this strategic investment, annual handling capacity will more than double from 2.0 million tons to 4.5 million tons, allowing Turkish Cargo to meet growing global demand while ensuring fast, efficient, and high-quality cargo handling for its customers. The expansion consolidates Istanbul’s position as a leading global air cargo gateway. Lödige Industries, which already equipped … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo selects Lödige Industries for SMARTIST 2.0 automation
A cargo makeover: Introducing Emirates SkyCargo’s Boeing 777-300 ER special freighter
A6-EBK is one of the latest aircraft to join Emirates SkyCargo’s growing fleet of dedicated freighters, facilitating global trade and supporting businesses across the world in transporting goods to international customers. With increasing demand for air cargo capacity underlined by the rise in cross-border flow of goods such as e-commerce, the aircraft has already entered commercial service, moving goods across multiple geographies through and to Dubai. However, unlike other dedicated … [Read more...] about A cargo makeover: Introducing Emirates SkyCargo’s Boeing 777-300 ER special freighter








